Protect the Middle
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Kan Essentials
Expels and transforms Wind Cold Damp invasions lodged into the digestive tract, releases the Exterior, transforms Dampness.
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- Herb: Poria, Patchouli herb, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Magnolia bark, White atractylodes rhizome, Ginger cured pinellia rhizome, Chinese rhubarb rhizome and root, Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Ginger rhizome, Red jujube fruit, Platycodon root, Perilla leaf
- Herb (Pinyin): Fu ling, Guang huo xiang, Chen pi, Hou po, Bai zhu, Jiang ban xia, Da huang, Gan cao, Gan jiang, Hong zao, Jie geng, Zi su ye
- Pattern: Wind Cold Damp invasion
- Actions: Transform Dampness, releases the Exterior, Expels and transforms Wind Cold Damp invasions lodged into the digestive tract
- Indications: Occasional bloating, distension, or discomfort, especially after large meals, abdominal discomfort, Occasional itch, oily coat, loss of appetite, diarrhea and/or constipation, Occasional diarrhea or vomiting, indigestion, Pre-existing internal Dampness, Occasional back weakness
- Tongue: Pale, Swollen with a moist coat, frothy
- Pulse: toned and strong
Protect the Middle (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San), addresses digestive disharmonies that arise from an externally contracted Wind Cold Damp, combined with a pre-existing Spleen Qi deficiency with Dampness.
Patchouli herb, the chief herb in Protect the Middle both transforms Damp and expels Wind Cold Damp invasions. Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome, Magnolia bark and Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit restore the normal descent of Qi to relieve occasional vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Perilla leaf and Platycodon root help expel Wind invasion. White atractylodes rhizome, Poria, Ginger rhizome, Red jujube fruit and Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonify the Spleen and Stomach to make them more resistant to invasion and bolster their digestive functions. A small amount of Chinese rhubarb rhizome and root is added to promote normal descent of digestive Qi and to relieve occasional bloat. Protect the Middle is rich in aromatic herbs to support healthy digestive functions.